Yu SHIMAO

Key duties

* Built a direct-to-customer sales channel for residential solar power systems from zero, using door-to-door canvassing and face-to-face marketing to connect manufacturer and end clients.
* Managed and coordinated a mixed team of local staff and seconded overseas employees; led a small sales team — team members sourced potential customers while I presented proposals and closed deals in the Guilford region.
* Planned and optimized daily canvassing routes based on economic conditions and regional analysis; delegated daily tasks, set focus areas for team members, conducted evening debriefings to review progress, adjust sales strategies, and reported results to senior management.
* Performed on-site technical surveys and roof inspections as a certified drone pilot/operator; answered client technical queries, evaluated feasibility, and provided return-on-investment analysis from a technical and financial perspective.
* Demonstrated adaptability and mobility: acquired roughly 6 months of experience driving a right-hand-drive vehicle in the UK.

Key Achievements

* Ranked #1 in individual sales upon arrival in the UK, leading canvassing efforts in the Croydon area.
* Promoted within three months from canvassing team member in Croydon to team leader for the Guilford region; successfully led the team to meet regional sales targets.